Residential Advisors pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for residential advisors is $22.60 an hour ($47,010 a year). About 3,040 people work in this job there.

$22.60Median hourly pay
$38,600–$54,340Middle half of workers, yearly
3,040People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($42,240). It is 22% higher than the District of Columbia median ($38,480).

Pay range for residential advisors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.60$36,600
25% of workers$18.56$38,600
Half of workers (median)$22.60$47,010
75% of workers$26.13$54,340
90% of workers$31.87$66,300

Residential Advisors pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$47,0103,040

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for residential advisors

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 16,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Dormitory CounselorDormitory SupervisorHall CoordinatorHall DirectorHouse FatherHouse MotherHouse ParentHousefellowHousing and Residence Life DirectorResidence DirectorResidence Hall DirectorResidence Life Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.